Gallery: Music Institute of Chicago

Marmon Vice-chairman John Nichols with wife Alexandra, who chairs the Music Institute's board. "We are delighted with the unprecedented success of this evening's gala that recognizes the eight decades of the institute," she said.

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"Millennium Park is one of the best things that ever happened to Chicago," said Mellody Hobson, president of Ariel Investments.

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Margot, from left, Tom and Gigi Pritzker. Gigi produced "Million Dollar Quartet," which has received three 2010 Tony Award nominations, including one for best musical.

PHOTO CREDIT: Erik Unger

Maggie Daley was an honorary co-chair of the evening.

PHOTO CREDIT: Erik Unger

Desiree Rogers, left, with John Bryan and his wife, Neville.

PHOTO CREDIT: Erik Unger

Mark George, president and CEO of the Music Institute, presented the Dushkin Award to Yo-Yo Ma.

PHOTO CREDIT: Erik Unger

Barbara and David Speer, chairman and CEO of Illinois Tool Works, which sponsored the evening. He was vice-chair of the gala.

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